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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself a certain number of times.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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What is the formula for multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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The formula is: Whole Number x (Numerator/Denominator) = (Whole Number x Numerator) / Denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 2 x 1/5?

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2 x 1/5 = 2/5 + 2/5 = 4/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is 2 x 2/5?

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2 x 2/5 = 2/5 + 2/5 = 4/5 + 4/5 = 8/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 2 x 4/5?

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2 x 4/5 = 4/5 + 4/5 = 8/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How do you visualize multiplying fractions?

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You can use models like number lines or area models to show how fractions are multiplied.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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If a water bottle holds 3/4 cup of water, how much water is in 15 bottles?

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15 x 3/4 = 45/4 cups of water.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the total weight of 4 jars of candy, each weighing 3/4 lb?

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4 x 3/4 = 12/4 lbs of candy.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts you have, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B